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What Does 42 Mean?

42 means "The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)".

"Cyber Speak" Test

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Summary of Key Points

"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)" is the most common definition for 42 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Definition:The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 42 Used in a Text

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